What to do and see in Basel, Canton of Basel: The Best City Tours

Spend a half day in Basel, known "as Switzerland's capital of cultutre, conference location and university city" with your private tourguide. Your walking tour will give you a complete overview of the spots of the city center. Your tourguide will show you the the "Kleinbasel" district, where you have a stunnting view to the Rhine river and the cathedral. Crossing the rhine river by ferry and walk along the old town buildings at "Grossbasel", narrow alleyways and hidden squares to the beautiful city hall. Get informations from a local guide about the life, the culture, museums and the history of this fantastic town.

Inclusions: all taxes, fees and handling charges, local guide operated by Swiss Travel Guide for your party only, all transportation fees for tram, bus and ferry (transfer between the points)

Exclusions: food and drinks, personal expenses during the tour

Being greeted by the English speaking driver-guide at the lobby of your accommodation in Zurich City you will head to discover the Cultural Capital of Switzerland - Basel later to the charming town of Colmar in France. Basel boasts a wealth of cultural, historical, leisure, and enjoyment experiences. Upon arrival, you will stroll to the town hall, the Congress Hall Tinguely Fountain, Cathedral Hill, and the winding streets of the well-preserved old town. Afterwards, you may relax on the Rhine River while having a boat trip. Also, Basel is famous for its fine chocolates and sweets, thus, after tasting some specialities, we can proceed to Colmar in France. This small city is showcasing the lifestyle of the whole Alsace region. You will be amazed by half-timbered houses dating back to the 16th century namely Adolf and Pfister houses, as well as “Little Venice” is on the list of must-see while visiting Colmar. After an exciting day, private return to the initial meeting point in Zurich.

Inclusions: Private round-trip from Zurich, Hotel pick-up & drop-off, Expert driver-guide at your disposal, Bottled water, WiFi on board, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Entry Fees or Boat Trip Fees, Lunch

Take a walking tour of Basel: expert and flexible guides take pleasure in presenting you with facts and anecdotes – both serious and light-hearted – about the past and the present. Discover Basel's old town, which features picturesque corners, prominent historic landmarks and also contemporary attractions such as modern buildings designed by well-known architects. Get to know Basel in more depth and marvel at various witnesses to the city's past. Take part in a fascinating two-hour journey through history and really get a feel for the city at the bend in the Rhine.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Commentary in English and German

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks

Hop aboard and discover Basel in 2 hours! The city of Basel is full of interesting tourist attractions. With its rich, multifaceted history and unique tri-national location, Basel is a city of international reputation and prestige. Its architecture, high art, the famous carnival, and international trade fairs are renowned worldwide and attract countless visitors and tourists. Have fun exploring this inspiring city. Start the 2-hour tour from city center at Tinguely Fontain. Historical places with stories about Christoph Merian, Sheik Ibrahim, BIZ, Baumgartner, Zoo, Synagogue, Anne Frank, Bernoulli, Paracelsus, Hermann Hesse, C.G. Jung, Theodor Herzl, Johann Peter Hebel, Wolfgang Goethe, Herzog & De Meuron, Novartis, Fritz Hoffmann-La Roche, Jean-Tinguely, Thomy, Felix Sarasin, Lenin, Wettstein, Basilisk

Inclusions: App for your smartphone Android or Apple, Vouchers for stores in Basel, Headsets to hear the guide clearly, Gratuities

Exclusions: Entrance fees for museums

Lucerne is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and is rich in attractions. The best way to discover Lucerne is by walk, better with a local tour guide. If you are in or near Basel ("Bâle") and want for a half day trip to Lucerne, it's the best choice to book our unique shuttle and guided city-tour.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Professional guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Personal driver, Bottled water, Use of Wi-Fi

Exclusions: Lunch

Spend a half-day in Lucerne with your private tour guide, just you and your guide! Together with your tour guide you will discover the old town of Luzern, the wooden "Chapel bridge", the lion monument and the magnificant churches in the city. Your tourguide will tell you stories about the city and the life in Luzern. Close your tour by travelling with your tourguide on the scenic boat on lake Luzern and enjoy the view to the lake, the city and the surrounding mountains.

Inclusions: all taxes, fees and handling charges, local guide operated by Swiss Travel Guide for your party only, all transportation fees for train to Luzern, bus and boat

Exclusions: food and drinks, personal expenses during the tour

This experience is provided by a private Local. You only have an hour to fall in love with Basel? Challenge accepted! Discover Basel during a short but sweet excursion, in which you will learn the most interesting facts about the city, the local lifestyle and the modern transformation of the city. We will meet at St. Albans Tor and will go on our stroll from there :-) Discover what the everyday life of a local looks like and learn where the city gets its characteristic ambience from, by seeing it through the eyes of a local. Walking through the city, you will discover exactly what makes Basel special! This is also your chance to get insider tips about the best cafes, restaurants and bars to visit during your time here and learn how to make the most out of your visit. This is the perfect experience for someone visiting the city for the first time or someone that wants to rediscover it!

Inclusions: A local that wants to show you his city

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Spend a half day in Bern, the capital city of Switzerland with your private tour guide. Start with the train travel from Basel to Bern, then your walking tour will give you a complete overview of the spots of the  city center. Your tourguide will show you the garden of roses with a fantastical view over the entire city, walk below the UNESCO-protected arcades, visit the bears closed to the Aare river and stand in front of the Swiss parliament building. The tour will lead you to historical buildings, storys and you will visit Albert Einstein's house. Our tourguide accompanies you on this tour from the starting point, and answers your questions about the country and its people. The tour guide knows the way and shows you a few places away from the tourist flow.

Inclusions: all taxes, fees and handling charges, local tourguide operated by Swiss Travel Guide for your party only, all transportation fees for train, tram and bus (transfer between the points)

Exclusions: food and drinks, personal expenses during the tour

During this walking tour, you will get to see some of the most popular tourist attractions of Basel along with a local- professional guide who will be exclusively with you. The walking tour would last for about two hours and can be customized accordingly to your taste and preferences. The tour timings are flexible and can be amended depending upon availability. In case of any special request, please do let us know and we would try our best to accommodate accordingly.

Inclusions: English Speaking Guide

Exclusions: Entrance Fees

Basel - the “Cultural Capital” of Switzerland and the leading site of Swiss trade fairs, is nestled proudly on the banks of Rhine River. Reveal more about the diversity of the stunning Basel City during a two-hour walking tour accompanied by an informative expert guide to the tourist attractions and eye-catching landmarks.

Inclusions: Guide Service

Exclusions: Optional excursions